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Example Sentences

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Those teams’ scores can show up in my lock screen as Live Activities, or they can not.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

Mangroves are among the world's most effective natural carbon stores, but new research suggests their ability to lock away carbon could weaken as sea levels continue to rise.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Coming out of a 10-year bear market, industrial buyers are starting to lock in longer-term contracts, he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

What was the thing that really helped you lock in to who he was?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The lock released, and the little door popped open.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste